-- Graveface has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund a new art book by William Schaff, who has done work for Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Okkervil River, and more. It features writing by the Mountain Goats' John Darnielle, Okkervil River's Will Sheff, and more. An accompanying 10" features recordings by Jason Molina of Magnolia Electric Co., and 10% of proceeds would help pay Molina's current medical bills.

-- The BPM Festival takes place in Playa del Carmen, Mexico from December 30-January 8. The lineup includes Wolf + Lamb, Richie Hawtin, Soul Clap, Art Department, and many more.